Updated at 5:30 p.m. Sunday to add a photo of the dusty skies in North Texas.

Texans are used to winds stirring up dust — but how about when those winds blow in from Africa?

A large plume of brown dust from the Sahara desert will make its way into the state over the next few days, reaching as far north as Lubbock — and perhaps Dallas-Fort Worth.

The dust isn't too much to be concerned about, although it can be a nuisance for people with allergies. But it may mean hazy skies and an increase of the Air Quality Index into the moderate range. That means people with respiratory or cardiovascular symptoms may want to reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities.

This satellite image shows a plume of dust spreading from Africa like milky coffee.(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

The dust should linger through the weekend and could first affect air quality in the Coastal Bend region and along the Texas coast, including the Beaumont-Port Arthur, Brownsville-McAllen and Houston areas, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality reported.

Loyd Brumfield, Breaking News producer. Loyd has covered breaking news for The Dallas Morning News since 2017. A native of Southeast Texas, he has been with The Dallas Morning News since 2007 and has worked in multiple roles: communities editor, communities reporter and breaking news producer.